Heidelberg United perform at a high level so far being 2nd in the table. Port Melbourne can look both up and down from their 7th position.
Both teams have had enough rest since their last competitive action. Let's hope for an energetic game!
There's local pride at stake here, as these teams are practically neighbours. Expect lots of passion from both players and supporters.
Heidelberg United form and stats
Heidelberg United, who have the fewest conceded goals (9) in Npl Victoria, have been outstanding at home so far with 6 wins, 1 draw and only 0 losses. The happy trend is alive also outside their own arena as Heidelberg United has won their last four matches. After failing to beat Pascoe Vale here, Heidelberg United has put together a very nice winning streak on their own turf with six wins in a row.The Heidelberg United supporters enjoyed the previous match, watching their team host Dandenong City in Npl Victoria and win 5-2. Before that, Heidelberg United had a home game versus Bentleigh Greens which ended with a victory 2-0.
Heidelberg United are showing their attacking force in their home games this season, scoring more than 2,5 goals per game on average (19 goals in 7 games). From these home matches, Heidelberg United have conceded only 6 goals.
Port Melbourne form and stats
The visitors are W2-D0-L2 on the road this term.Port Melbourne play their second straight away game, having lost the previous one 1-2 to Altona Magic. Prior to that match, a home win 1-0 against Oakleigh Cannons.
Port Melbourne has displayed an ability to score goals in away matches this season, 7 goals from 4 games. As opposed to that, Port Melbourne have seen the ball go into their own net 5 times on the road.
Head 2 Head
H2H stats regardless of arena (last two matches): Heidelberg United 2 wins, 0 draws and Port Melbourne 0 victories.Heidelberg United missing players
Port Melbourne missing players
| Heidelberg United | Port Melbourne | |||||
| Total | Home | Home vs | Statistic | Away vs | Away | Total |
| 10 | 7 | 1 | Played | 3 | 5 | 10 |
| 7 | 6 | 1 | Won | 0 | 2 | 4 |
| 1 | 1 | 0 | Drew | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2 | 0 | 0 | Lost | 3 | 3 | 5 |
| 24 | 19 | 2 | Scored | 3 | 7 | 14 |
| 13 | 6 | 0 | Conceded | 6 | 6 | 11 |
| 100% | 100% | 100% | Over 0.5 | 100% | 100% | 90% |
| 100% | 100% | 100% | Over 1.5 | 67% | 60% | 60% |
| 60% | 43% | 0% | Over 2.5 | 67% | 60% | 50% |
| 40% | 43% | 0% | Over 3.5 | 33% | 20% | 20% |
| 40% | 43% | 0% | Over 4.5 | 33% | 20% | 20% |
| 70% | 57% | 0% | BTTS | 67% | 40% | 40% |
| 30% | 43% | 100% | Clean Sheets | 0% | 40% | 40% |
| 0% | 0% | 0% | Failed To Score | 33% | 20% | 30% |
| 5 | 5.7 | 7 | Corners For (avg) | 6.7 | 6.4 | 6.3 |
| 4.4 | 4 | 9 | Corners Against (avg) | 3.7 | 4.8 | 5.7 |
| 1.4 | 1.6 | 1 | Yellow Cards (avg) | 3.3 | 3.2 | 3.1 |
| 2 | 1 | 1 | Red Cards | 0 | 0 | 0 |
- Heidelberg United hasn't played a single 0-0 game at home.
- Port Melbourne is involved in more matches over 2.5 away, than home.
- Heidelberg United has scored in all of their 10 home matches.
| 22-03-19 | | Oakleigh Cannons | 2 - 1 | Heidelberg United |
| 30-03-19 | | Heidelberg United | 4 - 1 | Altona Magic |
| 05-04-19 | | Heidelberg United | 3 - 2 | Kingston |
| 13-04-19 | | Heidelberg United | 2 - 0 | Bentleigh Greens |
| 27-04-19 | | Heidelberg United | 5 - 2 | Dandenong City |
| 04-05-19 | | Heidelberg United | 08:00 | Port Melbourne |
| 11-05-19 | | Heidelberg United | 06:00 | Avondale Heights |
| 18-05-19 | | Heidelberg United | 06:00 | South Melbourne |
| 24-05-19 | | Pascoe Vale | 08:15 | Heidelberg United |
| 01-06-19 | | Heidelberg United | 06:00 | Green Gully |
| 22-03-19 | | Melbourne Knights | 3 - 2 | Port Melbourne |
| 29-03-19 | | Port Melbourne | 5 - 1 | Hume City |
| 06-04-19 | | Dandenong Thunder | 0 - 3 | Port Melbourne |
| 13-04-19 | | Port Melbourne | 1 - 0 | Oakleigh Cannons |
| 25-04-19 | | Altona Magic | 2 - 1 | Port Melbourne |
| 04-05-19 | | Heidelberg United | 08:00 | Port Melbourne |
| 10-05-19 | | Bentleigh Greens | 08:15 | Port Melbourne |
| 17-05-19 | | Dandenong City | 08:30 | Port Melbourne |
| 27-05-19 | | Kingston | 08:30 | Port Melbourne |
| 01-06-19 | | Port Melbourne | 06:00 | Avondale Heights |
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | D | P |
| 1 | Avondale Heights | 9 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 30 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 4 | 20 | 25 |
| 2 | Heidelberg United | 9 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 22 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 19 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 13 | 22 |
| 3 | Altona Magic | 9 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 19 | 12 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 19 |
| 4 | Melbourne Knights | 9 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 15 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 18 |
| 5 | Hume City | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 18 | 14 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 9 | 4 | 14 |
| 6 | Green Gully | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 17 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 3 | 6 | 13 |
| 7 | Port Melbourne | 9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 14 | 10 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 13 |
| 8 | Bentleigh Greens | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 10 | 12 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 9 | -2 | 10 |
| 9 | South Melbourne | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 16 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 13 | -9 | 8 |
| 10 | Dandenong Thunder | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 14 | 26 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 14 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 12 | -12 | 8 |
| 11 | Pascoe Vale | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 10 | 15 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 10 | -5 | 7 |
| 12 | Oakleigh Cannons | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 9 | 14 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 11 | -5 | 5 |
| 13 | Kingston | 9 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 19 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 10 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 9 | -11 | 5 |
| 14 | Dandenong City | 8 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 12 | 27 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 15 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 12 | -15 | 4 |
